Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Is ESPN Correct For Clemson's Position in Future Power Rankings List?

A year ago, the Clemson Tigers were thought to be in great hands, depending on transfers, the 2026 recruiting class and the probability of different players being drafted in the NFL Draft. However, ESPN dropped the program 15 spots from last season to this season.

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Concern at Linebacker Awaits Clemson in the Fall

CLEMSON – In the offseason, Clemson’s football staff identified major areas of need, targeting five positions to bolster the defense. Defensive coordinator

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 9

Former Tiger Sees Morris’ Return Yielding ‘Something Positive’

Former Clemson offensive lineman and current ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain is excited about the return of Chad Morris for his second stint at the helm

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / June 9

Swinney Goes Off When Asked About Retiring

While Dabo Swinney might be coming off his worst season in well over a decade, the longtime head coach has no interest in doing anything else. After coming into the 2025 campaign ranked inside the Top 5 and with many picking the Tigers as a legitimate national title contender, Swinney’s team dropped three of its first four games.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 9

Clemson Still Has Needs In 2027 Class

After adding 15 commitments over the past three weeks, Clemson’s 2027 recruiting class is getting closer to being done. The Tigers have filled all of the spots on the offensive side of the ball, securing verbal pledges from one quarterback, one running back, three receivers, two tight ends and four offensive linemen.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 9

NFL Team Signs Former Clemson Kicker

A former Clemson kicker is getting another NFL opportunity. B.T. Potter has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Monday. After going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Potter originally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent before being released in August 2023.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 9

Why Polo Anderson is Already Showing He's Not a Typical Freshman

Clemson’s 2026 recruiting class featured a few mid-year enrollees who have stood out over the last several months, but one has been the talk of the defense

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 9

(WATCH) College Football Has Lost Its Way, Clemson Stays Hot

The Clemson show, where the fans drive the conversation. Each Monday, The Clemson Insider’s Jason Priester goes live at 7 p.m. and fields questions from the audience.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 9

First-Team All-MAC Third Baseman Transfers to Clemson

It’s now been over a week since the College Baseball transfer portal opened, and while the Clemson Tigers have lost almost 10 players so far, they've already welcomed four transfers in, with the latest arriving yesterday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 9

4 Tigers Pegged as Breakout 2026 Players

CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz released ACC post-spring intel, including potential breakout players for the 2026 season. Four Clemson Tigers

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 9

A Glimpse into Clemson's Second Official Visit Weekend Slate

This weekend marks two weeks since Clemson's big recruiting weekend, which culminated in the program landing eight recruits, including multiple blue-chip prospects.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 9

Clemson Offer ‘Big Moment’ for Alabama Lineman

Cavin Bates is no stranger to Clemson. The 2028 defensive tackle has been attending Dabo Swinney’s high school camp for the past seven years. However, with Bates about to start his junior year at Cleburne County (AL), he knew this camp was a little more important, since it’s when the Tigers start extending offers to recruits in the 2028 class.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 9

1st-Round Pick Reflects on Choosing Clemson over Ohio State

Former Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller, the first-round pick of the Detroit Lions in the 2026 NFL Draft, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Detroit Tigers’ MLB game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, June 5 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 8

Clemson Lands Big Portal Commitment

CLEMSON — Erik Bakich has landed one of Clemson’s top portal targets. Toledo transfer Troy Sudbrook has committed to the Tigers. He will have one season of eligibility left.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 8

Former Clemson DL Signs Rookie Contract

Former Clemson star Peter Woods is officially locked in with his NFL team. Woods and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Monday to a four-year, $18 million fully guaranteed rookie deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 8

3 Scheduled Games Listed among ACC’s Best

ESPN’s Bill Connelly released a 2026 ACC college football preview covering a number of different topics, including what he sees as the five best games in the conference during the upcoming campaign.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 8

Where Klubnik Landed in NFL Backup QB Rankings

Former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 110th overall pick, joining a Jets QB room that also includes Geno Smith, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 8

Former Clemson Target SEC Bound

A former Clemson recruiting target has revealed his college decision. Four-star OL Reed Ramsier (First Academy, FL) announced a commitment to Auburn on Monday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 8

Latest Ruling on Tristan Smith Case

CLEMSON — A hearing involving Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith and the NCAA was heard by a Pickens County, S.C., judge Monday morning. Smith requested a waiver for an extra year of eligibility, but was denied by the NCAA late last year.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 8

Another OV Weekend Upcoming

Clemson has been smoking hot on the recruiting trail over the past few weeks. The Tigers’ 2027 recruiting class now features 22 verbal pledges and ranks inside the Top 10 nationally per 247Sports.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 7

Clemson Players Approve Vizzina’s Leading Role

CLEMSON – With the start of a new season, especially after several key players exited the program this offseason, Clemson players will look to new leaders to guide them through summer practices and into the 2026 season.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / June 5

Clemson Recruiting is Rolling

While there may be some questions regarding Dabo Swinney’s adjustment to the transfer portal era of college football, he is still proving himself to be a top-level high school recruiter.

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 1

Dabo Swinney, Clemson land trio of elite recruits

Swinney and the Clemson Tigers are putting together one of the top 2027 recruiting classes in the country, and they just had a banner day.

SEC QB tiers: Ranking the top units across the conference

Four-star RB Kingston Miles commits to Auburn over Alabama, Missouri

One question Arch Manning, four other QB prospects must answer before 2027 NFL Draft

The 'College football color teams' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 29

Jets' Geno Smith adds to Cade Klubnik hype amid tanking talk

Whether or not people within the New York Jets actually view 2026 fourth-round draft pick Cade Klubnik as a potential future franchise quarterback is a storyline that

J.J. McCarthy comments about Kyler Murray seen as 'plea for help' amid Vikings' QB competition

Top defensive position battles during NFL offseason: Seahawks, Giants DBs, Bucs LBs and more

Clemson Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 28